AV Web

MARCH 6, 2025

Investigators noted that while the Learjet 55 crew were in communication with air traffic controllers, no distress calls were made before the accident. The NTSB report also highlighted that both pilots held a type rating for the Learjet 55.

Cockpit 71

Cockpit Instrument Meteorological Conditions Jet Air Traffic Control 71

Pilot Institute

MARCH 6, 2025

FAA Federal Aviation Administration The FAA is the US federal government agency in charge of aviation standards, air traffic control, airspace safety, and the certification of personnel and aircraft. This means that, in most cases, a drone pilot flying in FPV will need a visual observer nearby.

Pilot 52

Pilot Weather Air Traffic Control NOTAMs 52

Pilot Institute

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

The flight plan informs the Air Traffic Control (ATC) of your planned course, aircraft capability, and contingency plan. IFR Currency Requirements As a pilot, you must remain proficient in flying under Instrument Meteorological Conditions (IMC). At least 6 hours of simulated or actual instrument time.

Flight Plan 52

Flight Plan Pilot Weather Approach 52

Professional Pilot

AUGUST 8, 2024

Air traffic control instructions often lead to unstable approaches. The request to make a short approach or maintain a higher-than-normal speed to the final approach fix is the most common reason pilots don’t meet stable approach criteria. Pay attention to these deadly sins to keep your landings safe.

Approach 105

Approach Descent Visual Meteorological Conditions (VMC) Runway 105

Photographic Logbook

JANUARY 25, 2025

Today would be his first landing on the ice as pilot in command. Since 2019, pilots in command have been presented with poker chips -- what the Alton Bay crew fittingly call "ice chips" -- commemorating landing at Alton Bay. hours in actual instrument meteorological conditions (IMC).

Runway 68

Runway Airplanes Threshold Approach 68